Strategic Key Account Manager for Growth & Travel

Pure Flavor; Leamington; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Pure Flavor Farms LP, a North American greenhouse vegetable producer, seeks a Key Account Manager to develop and maintain retail, foodservice and wholesale accounts aligned with strategic goals.

You will deliver compelling sales presentations, attend trade shows, manage pricing and margins, and partner with leadership to expand market share while upholding the company's commitment to quality and customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven sales experience; produce or agricultural industry preferred
• Experience in internet-based programs such as EDI, Retail Link, Food Link, I-Trade
• Proficiency in MS Office; ERP or FAMOUS® preferred
• Knowledge of business development, market research and planning
• Analytical skills to identify strengths/weaknesses of solutions and decisions
• Commitment to high ethical standards; professional presence with executives and customers
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and obtain business targets through directories, cold calls, internet research and industry tradeshows
• Develop, plan, attend and deliver company presentations to new and existing customers
• Manage entire sales account process; order entry, product allocation, logistics and delivery confirmation; focus on increasing sales targets by customer/region
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews and goal setting
• Setting customer ad lids, contract pricing, strong market awareness; ability to make quick decisions
• Market driven intelligence regarding competitive pricing, products and packaging innovation and customer demographics
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing or a related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP

FAMOUS

EDI systems

I-Trade

Job description

Pure Flavor Farms LP, a North American greenhouse vegetable producer, seeks a Key Account Manager to develop and maintain retail, foodservice and wholesale accounts aligned with strategic goals.

You will deliver compelling sales presentations, attend trade shows, manage pricing and margins, and partner with leadership to expand market share while upholding the company's commitment to quality and customer service.